MYRModel Year Report

1997 Blue Bird School BUS

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1997 Blue Bird School BUS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:41.138Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Blue Bird School BUS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1997: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19862
19871
19880
19890
19900
19911
19921
19934
19954
19967
19973
19983
20003
20012
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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EIGHT (8) OF OUR DISTRICT OWNED BLUEBIRD TC 2000 SCHOOL BUSES HAVE BODY CRACKING PROBLEMS. THESE BUSES RANGE FOR 1997 TO 2003 YEAR MODELS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040913

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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FLEX FUEL LINE FROM RIGHT REAR TANK TO STEEL LINE FAILED CAUSING LOSS, OF FUEL, UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. (QCAW)

NHTSA ODI report, 19980826

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

DEATH
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DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK UP ALARM AND REVERSE LIGHTS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH RESULTED IN A FATALITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060117

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 of 3 total reports mentions: back over prevention.

DEATH
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DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK UP ALARM AND REVERSE LIGHTS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH RESULTED IN A FATALITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060117

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980630 — RQ (open)

BRAIDED FUEL (CNG) HOSE FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Blue Bird School BUS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Blue Bird School BUS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Blue Bird School BUS?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Blue Bird School BUS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.